Search results for 'made up':

made verb, past tense, past participle of make. adj 1 (especially made from, in or of something) artificially produced or formed. 2 in compounds, denoting produced, constructed or formed in a specified way or place • homemade • handmade. 3 said of a road, etc: constructed with a surface of asphalt, tarmac, etc, as opposed to a gravel surface. Also called made-up. 4 composed of various ingredients put together • made dish. 5 said of a person, etc: whose success or prosperity is certain • a made man. have it made colloq to enjoy, or be assured of, complete success, happiness, etc. made for someone or something ideally suited to or for that person or thing. made to measure or made to order said of clothing, etc: made especially to suit an individual customer's requirements. See also bespoke.

made up adj 1 said of a person: wearing make-up. 2 said of a story, etc: not true; invented. 3 dressed for a part; disguised • made up to look like a tramp. 4 colloq said of a person: extremely pleased; chuffed. 5 said of a road: same as made 3. 6 put together, completed or parcelled up • two batches made up and ready to go.